Chief Engineer

Location

Rivoli (TO) | Italy

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Position Summary

The candidate will work in a global context environment, on local and global programs, closely with release teams and other functional groups; he/she will own all technical aspects of the product, testing and changes, proactively recognizing any possible issues and develop solutions to meet product requirements withinh time and cost limits

Main opportunities and challenges:

Environment very fast with technical and coordinating tasks in a global organization that provides visibility and recognition. Improve technology skills and competencies on high complexity powetrains. Be engaged with top automotive OEMs and acquire 360° vision on new products development for electrified vehicles

Main Responsibilities

• Reporting to Chief Engineer, leading the APQP engineering topics (DFMEA, SFMEA, SC/CC list, lessons learned implementation)
• Lead the integration in the design of the open points emerging from the APQP activities of other stakeholders (i.e. PFMEA, control plan) and cooridnate other teams (i.e. FuSa, SW, GME) in integrating their deliverables in the design (i.e. CO- FMEDA, EoL testing).
• Support the approval process for the customer input requirements, coordinating with the System Requirements Engineer.
• Support the achievement of the product quality readiness according to company processes and standards.
• Support the Technical Reviews Assessments of suppliers and sub- suppliers in collaboration with the Product Design Lead.
• Support in the DVP&R execution and reporting of test results, coordinating problem solving when needed.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Project Manager in the Risk Management process.

Job Requirements

Education: University Master Degree Vehicle \ Mechanical \ Mechatronics or Aeronautical engineering

Professional background:  

• Experience in similar role in automotive, mobile or aeonautic companies.
• Experience in Electric Drive Unit design and development

Hard Skills

Essential: 

• Fluent english speaking skills and willingness to travel
• Experience in Electric Drive Unit design and development
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes

Considered as a plus: 

• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) platforms
• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA
• 3+ year experience in similar role in automotive, mobile or aeonautic companies

Soft skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
• Work globally in cross-functional teams
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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